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GY18 ZVR

2018 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 ZVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 72,040 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 34,337 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 34,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 13,717 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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GY18 ZVR is a 2018 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY18 ZVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GY18 ZVR registered?

GY18 ZVR is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is GY18 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 ZVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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